we’re a san Francisco based design studio offering a range of services to hardware companies
industrial design
industrial design is our heart and soul. bould design has been in the business of product development for over twenty-five years. we are experts in crafting highly functional and beautiful hardware solutions for our clients.
branding and identity
a strong brand identity that customers immediately recognize is a key part of any successful product. we deploy an efficient, straightforward process to create iconic brands that perfectly complement our industrial design work.
packaging design
first impressions matter. a well-considered packaging design both protects the product and provides a smooth first experience for the user. we can help you craft an elegant, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging design for your product.
product visualization
you need captivating visuals to sell a product. we use our intimate knowledge of product construction, color, material, and finish to create stunning imagery of your product that will be sure to draw the eyes of customers and investors alike.
engineering support
integrating technology into logical, robust, manufacturable products is what we do. in addition to our experienced in-house engineering and design for manufacturing capabilities, we work with trusted, efficient partners to handle complex mechanical and electrical engineering challenges and also collaborate with in-house engineers, other consulting groups and contract manufacturer engineering resources to get the job done.
we help you ship products
our approach
we’re process-driven
we’ve developed an efficient and reliable process that applies our design values to the unique needs of each project. we meticulously train and develop our highly professional team in this process, which enables us to consistently create iconic design work for our clients.
we get hands-on
we’re strong believers in the physical aspect of the product development process. every design idea we present will be prototyped, tested, and validated before moving forward. we have a wide variety of prototyping tools in-house including FDM and SLA 3D printers, CNC machines, and power tools to efficiently mock up ideas and make design decisions.
we go deep into materials and manufacturing
our designs are rooted in reality. we leverage our deep knowledge of modern materials and manufacturing to drive design work that is beautiful, unique, and can be executed at the highest quality within the cost constraints of the product.
we’re comfortable with complexity
we’ve designed everything from smart thermostats, to cameras, to surgical robots. we’re comfortable with highly complex technology stacks and can work hand-in-hand with your engineering team or partners to execute the best design solution without compromising function.
